How to remove Winreanimator

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Name

Winreanimator

Description

A Winreanimator is software that pretends to be an anti-virus or anti-spyware program but does not actually detect or remove these threats. Instead, it creates false alerts to convince users to buy extra services, or it actually infects a computer with malware.

Type

Manual

How to manually remove Winreanimator guide. Only for ADVANCED users.

Step 1: Basic check for Winreanimator activity

Check running processes on your system. Usually you can find Winreanimator process running. Use the Ctrl+Shift+Esc buttons combination to open system information window and click Processes tab. Scroll down the whole list and try to find the process named like Winreanimator. If you find Winreanimator process running, right click on it and choose “End Process”. It will disable Winreanimator for the current Windows session, but remember that if you do not completely remove Winreanimator using next steps, then your PC will stay vulnerable to malware attack. Next steps are much more important in removing Winreanimator.

Step 2: Disconnect your PC from the Internet

Prevent the malware from leaking or spreading your personal data. Rogue Application usually uses the Internet to transfer all possible and important information you have. Some Rogue Applications are not so “Active” and they can simply disable some Windows features and options. To disconnect your PC from the Internet you need to plug-off LAN cable (if you use LAN connection) or to turn of the Wi-Fi module (if you use Wi-Fi Internet connection). Most of (not 100%) Rogue Applications can not access Wi-Fi module preferences. Turning off the Internet will disable Winreanimator from transferring any data from your PC.

Step 3: Enter the safe mode.

The next step is very important in removing Winreanimator. After turning off the Internet and disabling Winreanimator process you will need to reboot your PC in so-called Safe Mode. Safe Mode is a Windows mode which allows you to start the System using only important applications and services. Safe Mode does not usually allow Winreanimator to load when the system boots (!!!but exceptions can appear!!!). Choose Restart in Windows Start menu and wait until the screen turns off.

After that you have to follow the next instructions according to the versions of Microsoft Windows you use:

Windows XP:

Press the F8 key repeatedly when the first screen appears.

Select Safe Mode from Windows Advanced Options Menu and press ENTER.

Windows Vista, 7:

Press the F8 key repeatedly when the first screen appears.

Use the arrow keys from Windows Advanced Options Menu in order to select Safe Mode and press ENTER.

Windows 8, 8.1, 10:

Press and hold the Shift button when left-clicking the Restart button on Windows log-on screen.

Step 4: Removing virus files

Having booted your PC in Safe mode you have to start cleaning your PC manually by deleting every file associated with Winreanimator one by one. Here is the list of all files associated with Winreanimator. Delete all files listed below using the Shift+Delete buttons combination. Always double check the file name as sometimes Rogue Applications use very similar filenames as very important system files do and you can mistakenly remove important system file what will harm your system and you will not be able to boot your PC at all.

[RANDOM FILE NAME ONE].ban

[RANDOM FILE NAME ONE].bat

[RANDOM FILE NAME ONE].dll

[RANDOM FILE NAME ONE].inf

[RANDOM FILE NAME ONE].pif

[RANDOM FILE NAME ONE].scr

[RANDOM FILE NAME ONE].vbs

[RANDOM FILE NAME THREE].dll

[RANDOM FILE NAME TWO].ban

[RANDOM FILE NAME TWO].bat

[RANDOM FILE NAME TWO].dll

[RANDOM FILE NAME TWO].inf

[RANDOM FILE NAME TWO].pif

[RANDOM FILE NAME TWO].scr

[RANDOM FILE NAME TWO].vbs

[RANDOM FILE NAME]._dl

[RANDOM FILE NAME]._sy

[RANDOM FILE NAME].ban

[RANDOM FILE NAME].bat

[RANDOM FILE NAME].dat

[RANDOM FILE NAME].dl

[RANDOM FILE NAME].exe

[RANDOM FILE NAME].lib

[RANDOM FILE NAME].reg

[RANDOM FILE NAME].scr

[RANDOM FILE NAME].sys

[RANDOM FILE NAME].vbs

Binaries1.zip

Binaries1[1].zip

Binaries2.zip

Binaries2[1].zip

Binaries3.zip

Binaries3[1].zip

daily.cvd

htmlayout.dll

install.exe

Microsoft.VC80.CRT.manifest

msvcm80.dll

msvcp80.dll

msvcr80.dll

pthreadVC2.dll

un.ico

Uninstall.lnk

unzip32.dll

WinReanimator.cfg

WinReanimator.dll

WinReanimator.exe

WinReanimator.lnk

Please, remember that viruses are always progressing and sometimes new files can appear. If you are using our offline PDF guide on How to remove Winreanimator, please check if you have it’s latest version.

We do not guarantee that Winreanimator has the same file structure at the moment of deleting.

After removing all files associated with Winreanimator that were listed above, reboot your system in normal mode and check if your PC works fine or you still have any troubles.

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In most cases, a user installs Winreanimator after seeing a notification that his computer is infected with a virus.

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I detected Winreanimator on my computer. What do I do?

Scan your computer for viruses and malware and remove Winreanimator from the system. Do not believe every pop-up message displayed on websites.

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What damage can Winreanimator do to my computer?

Winreanimator can infect your computer with another virus and offer to sell you “effective” anti-virus protection to remove it. It can also block your operating system and ask you to pay to unblock it, or ask you to make a donation. In other words, Winreanimator will try to squeeze money out of you.